Hello all,I just aquired a 1958 jw-14 for a pretty good price,free. It does run for a short time on the upper cylinder,no spark on lower.On investigation,it looks like the coils, and spark plug wires have been replaced. Someone took the points,and the cam lobe out, and threw them away. They put in these things called an Atom. Little red thingees. I tested the coils and they ohm out the same for both primary and secondary so I think the coils may be good. But I have no way of testing these Atom thingees. I have done nothing to this engine but put gas in it so far.I can buy a new lobe for it part# 0510167, and new points,and condensers to bring it back to original.I know that I need to rebuild the carb also. For the short time that it does run, it pumps water, but a new impeller kit would be on the list .I don't know how long this thing has been sitting, but my guess is atleast 30 years.I guess my question is, do you guys think this motor is worth restoring? I know nothing about this model.I have a little 6' dingy that I think it would work on.I know this is a tough question. It's more like what's it worth to me.It's just maybe a 100 bucks,if that, and my time to get it going,but do you think once I do that, it will be a nice little motor? Are there any problems with these motors that I should be aware of, and not waste my time, and money on? My wife says it's cute as a bug, whatever that's worth.Thanks for any help.
